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about this guide About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you configure the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, and SAN Switch 2/16N. About this Guide Note: Throughout this guide, information about the SAN Switch 2/16V is applicable to the SAN Switch 2/16N, unless otherwise noted.

About this Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: Intended Audience Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by system administrators and technicians who are experienced with the following: Configuration aspects of customer Storage Area Network (SAN) fabric Customer host environment, such as Microsoft Windows or IBM AIX Web Tools graphical user interface (GUI) for confinguring the switches through a supported web browser...

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Overview The SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N are Fibre Channel Gigabit switches that support link speeds up to 2 Gb/sec. They can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric. The SAN Switch 2/16N is identical to the 2/16V;...

Overview SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Features The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N provide the following features: Air-cooled 1U chassis. The chassis can be installed as a stand-alone unit or mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19 in. (48.26 cm) cabinet.

Overview SAN Switch Licensing The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N are switches based on existing HP product lines but with limits placed on the number of domains that can be used. The SAN Switch 2/8V comes configured from the factory with a 2-domain fabric license.

Overview Switch Characteristics The next few sections describe the physical characteristics of the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N and some important requirements for proper operation. Port Side You can see the physical differences between the SAN Switch 2/8V and the SAN Switch 2/16V switches in the following figures.

Overview As shown in Figure 2, the SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N has twice the number of ports and a second AC power receptacle. IOIOI 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz 0020a Figure 2: Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/16V and 2/16N Note: The SAN Switch 2/16N has the same characteristics as the 2/16V.

Overview ISL Trunking Groups If your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N switch is licensed for ISL trunking, use the trunking groups available on the switch. The Fibre Channel ports are numbered from left to right, color-coded into groups of four to indicate the groups of ports that can be used in the same interswitch link (ISL) trunking group.

Overview Supported (Optional) Features The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N support the following optional software that can be activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key. The SAN Switch 2/16N comes configured from the factory with a full-fabric Note: license, Advanced Zoning and Web Tools features.

Installing the SAN Switch This chapter provides the following information: Items Included with the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N, page 26 Installation and Safety Considerations, page 29 Installing a Stand-Alone SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N, page 31 Installing a SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N Into an EIA Cabinet, page 32 Cabling and Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N, page 47...

Installing the SAN Switch Items Included with the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N The following items are included with the standard shipment of the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. When you open the product packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has occurred during shipping: One SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V or SAN Switch 2/16N includes: —...

Installing the SAN Switch Table 5 lists the contents included with your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N. Table 5: Shipping Carton Contents Item Number Description One set of HP StorageWorks SAN Switch product documentation including Read Me First document, Installation Guide, Safety Guides, User License and Warranty One HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch...

Installing the SAN Switch Installation and Safety Considerations You can install the SAN Switch 2/8V or 2/16V using one of the following methods: 1. As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. 2. In an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using a sliding rail rack mount kit, which is provided with the switch.

Installing the SAN Switch — Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly. — Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way.

Installing the SAN Switch Installing a Stand-Alone SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N To install the SAN Switch as a stand-alone unit, follow the procedure described here: 1. Unpack the switch and verify that all items listed on “Shipping Carton Contents”...

Installing the SAN Switch Installing a SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N Into an EIA Cabinet The rack mount kit can be installed in two ways: To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the cabinet.

Installing the SAN Switch Note: HP highly recommends mounting the switch in a cabinet or rack so that the fans reside in the front of the cabinet, and the ports (cables) reside in the rear of the cabinet. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper air flow, and prevent component overheating: To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the non-port side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.

Installing the SAN Switch Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit This section provides instructions for installing the switch in an HP System/e cabinet, or in an HP 10000 series cabinet using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit supplied with your switch.

Installing the SAN Switch Caution: For proper air flow, the SFP media side of the SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V must face the rear of the rack. This mounting allows air to enter from the front of the rack and to exhaust at the rear of the rack, similar to other rack-mounted equipment.

Installing the SAN Switch To install the switch in a rack: 1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are available. 2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch. 3. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack uprights by completing one of the following steps: —...

Installing the SAN Switch Figure 6: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e rack-left rear upright) Right Note: This kit contains both left rails and right rails. The rails are marked with Left 4. Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps: SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide...

Installing the SAN Switch a. Attach the left outer rail and the right outer rails to the rear mounting brackets using (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts with captive star lock washers attached loosely as shown in Figure 7. Don’t tighten them. The nuts will be tightened later in step 8 on page 46.

Installing the SAN Switch b. Depending on the rack you are using, complete one of the following tasks: — For an HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the right rail.

Installing the SAN Switch — For an HP System/e cabinet, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 alignment washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the right rail. Then install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 alignment washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the left rail.

Installing the SAN Switch 5. Determine the number of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws required to assemble the inner rails by referring to Table Table 7: Number of screws required to assemble the inner rails Switch Number of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Screws SAN Switch 2/16V, SAN Switch 2/16N SAN Switch 2/8V...

Installing the SAN Switch a. Assemble the two inner rails (one on each side) to the switch using the appropriate number (from step 5 on page 42) of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws as shown in Figure The rail kit provides fourteen #8-32 x 5/16-inch screws for assembling the inner Note: rails.

Installing the SAN Switch b. For the SAN Switch 2/8V, assemble the two inner rails (one on each side) to the switch and plenum using the appropriate number (from step 5 page 42) of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws as shown Figure Note: The plenum is a required part of this installation when the SAN switch 2/8V,...

Installing the SAN Switch Note: This step applies to both the HP 10000 series, System/e cabinet or comparable EIA cabinets. Figure 12: Installing the switch into a rack (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) Insert the switch into the rack and install (2) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers with one on each side.

Installing the SAN Switch Figure 13: Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e cabinet) 8. Tighten the nuts installed in step a on page 39 of step 4 on page 39. See Figure 7 on page 39. Note: To uninstall a switch, remove the middle #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan head screw with captive star lock washer from either side of the rack uprights.

Installing the SAN Switch Cabling and Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N The SAN Switch 2/8V or 2/16V must be configured to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide.

Installing the SAN Switch Items Required for Installation The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V for use in a network and fabric: SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V installed and connected to a power source Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address...

Installing the SAN Switch Create a Serial Connection Before you can begin configuring the switch, you must create a connection via the serial port. To create a serial connection: 1. Insert the provided serial cable into the serial port on the switch. 2.

Installing the SAN Switch 4. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a UNIX environment) and configure the application as follows: In a Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT environment: Bits per second 9600 Databits Parity None...

Installing the SAN Switch To protect against AC failure, connect the power cords to outlets on separate circuits. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of six inches available at the connection to the switch and are routed to avoid stress. The power supply LED lights up green, and the switch begins running Power On Post Test (POST).

Installing the SAN Switch 5. If the serial port is no longer required, log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the safety plug in the serial port. Note: Any time the port is not in use, the safety plug should be installed to protect it from foreign material.

Installing the SAN Switch Modify the Fibre Channel Domain ID (Optional) If desired, you can modify the Fibre Channel domain ID. The default Fibre channel domain ID is domain 1. If the switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default Fibre channel domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value.

Installing the SAN Switch Install the SFP Transceivers The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N do not ship with SFP transceivers, these are a saleable option. Use the following procedure to install the SFP transceivers into the Fibre Channel ports. A list of supported SFPs can be found in “Technical Specifications”...

Installing the SAN Switch The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features 4.2.x User Guide. Verifying Configuration After completing the configuration, use the LEDs and commands to verify that the configuration has been accepted: 1.

Managing the SAN Switches Powering the Switch On and Off To apply power to the SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V, connect at least one power cable to an AC receptacle on the switch and to a power source. The switch runs POST (power-on self-test) by default each time it is powered on, reset, or rebooted, and requires as long as 3 minutes.

Managing the SAN Switches Interpreting LED Activity System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light. The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber. The LEDs flash any of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests.

Managing the SAN Switches LED Location All 2/8V and 2/16V LEDs are located on the port side. They include: Switch Status Power Port Status Port Speed Ethernet Figure 17 shows the port side of the SAN Switch 2/8V, paying special attention to the LEDs.

Managing the SAN Switches All LEDs are on the port side of the switch. Figure 18 shows the location of these LEDs. See “LED Patterns” on page 62 for details about interpreting LEDs. IOIOI 100-240 VAC 2.0A 47-63Hz 100-240 VAC 2.0A 47-63Hz Figure 18: SAN Switch 2/16V LED locations Table 9 lists the LEDs locations.

Managing the SAN Switches LED Patterns Table 10 Table 11 summarize LED location, color, and meaning of the 2/8V and 2/16V LEDs, as well as any recommended user response. System and Power LED Patterns The system and power LED patterns are shown in Table Table 10: System LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED Name,...

Managing the SAN Switches Port LED Patterns Each port has two LEDs: a port speed and a port status indicator. Table 11 shows the LED location, color, and meaning for these port LEDs. Table 11: Port LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED Name, Location LED Color...

Managing the SAN Switches POST and Boot Specifications When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs POST. Total boot time with POST is a minimum of 3 minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using fastboot. For more information about this command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Reference.

Managing the SAN Switches Interpreting POST Results POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log. To determine that POST completed successfully and whether or not any errors were detected: 1.

Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware Once your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N is installed and configured, you can monitor the health of the fabric as well as maintain the switch health. This chapter provides the following information: SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Management Features, page 68 Maintaining the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch...

Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Management Features Using any of the management tools built into the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N listed in Table 13, you can monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information used for performance analysis and system debugging.

Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware For example: Management Station First Switch Second Switch Third Switch Ethernet 192.168.1.09 192.168.1.10 204.1.1.11 204.1.1.12 FCIP 192.168.65.09 192.168.65.10 192.168.65.11 192.168.65.12 Gateway 192.168.1.10 any not self 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.10 The disadvantage of this method is the management station can not address anything but the switches.

Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware Maintaining the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N The SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N switches do not require any regular physical maintenance; they were designed to minimize the chance of failure.

Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware Removing an SFP In some cases you might need to remove an SFP transceiver, either because it is no longer needed or because you must replace it. To remove SFP transceivers: 1. Press and hold the cable release, as shown in Figure 19 on page 71.

The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Regulatory Compliance Notices EMC Statement (European Union) This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide...

Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference...

Regulatory Compliance Notices C. Usage Restrictions Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of the system and points of access may emit laser radiation above the Class 1 limits established by the IEC and U.S. DHHS. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product’s installation guide...

Regulatory Compliance Notices Battery Replacement Notice Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare designated for this product.

Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.

Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.

Technical Specifications Fibre Channel Port Specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N are compatible with SWL and LWL SFP transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use. The ports meet all required safety standards.

Technical Specifications Serial Port Specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. It is a three-wire RS-232 port with a DB-9 male connector, designed to connect to a DTE port. Note: To provide dust and ESD protection, keep the safety plug on the serial port whenever the port is not in use.

Technical Specifications Power Supply Specifications The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing the air toward the port side of the switch.

Technical Specifications Supported SFPs SFPs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. See “Optional Hardware Kits” on page 24 for a list of supported SFPs. Do not use non-supported SFPs, as these can affect switch operability.

Technical Specifications Environmental Requirements To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental conditions beyond those for which it was tested. The ranges specified in Table 19 list the acceptable environment for both operating and non-operating conditions. Table 19: Environmental Requirements Acceptable Range During Acceptable Range During...

Technical Specifications Supported HBAs For a list of HBAs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N, contact your local HP Representative. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide...

Technical Specifications Table 20: General Specifications (Continued) Aggregate switch I/O 64 Gb/sec if all 16 ports running at 2 Gb/sec, full duplex bandwidth Port-to-port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention (destination port is free) EMC (electromagnetic Emissions compatibility) An operating SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V conforms to the emissions requirements specified by the following regulations:...

glossary Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary AL_PA Arbitrated loop physical address. A unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a port in an arbitrated loop. alias server A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management.

Glossary buffer buffer flow control Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. Command line interface. Interface that depends entirely on the use of commands, such as through telnet or SNMP, and does not involve a GUI. compact flash sed in a manner similar to hard disk storage.

Glossary domain ID Unique identifier for all switches in a fabric, used in routing frames. Usually automatically assigned by the principal switch, but can be assigned manually. The domain ID for an HP switch can be any integer between 1 and 239. Generally, the default domain ID is 1.

Glossary F_Port Fabric port. A port that is able to transmit under fabric protocol and interface over links. Can be used to connect an N_Port to a switch. fabric A fibre channel network containing two or more switches in addition to hosts and devices.

Glossary Fibre channel service protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the fabric type or topology. FSPF Fabric shortest path first. HP’s routing protocol for fibre channel switches. Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port. G_Port Generic port.

Glossary K28.5 A special 10-bit character used to indicate the beginning of a transmission word that performs fibre channel control and signaling functions. The first seven bits of the character are the comma pattern. kernel flash Flash (temporary) memory connected to the peripheral bus of the processor, and visible within the processor's memory space.

Glossary loop failure Loss of signal within a loop for any period of time, or loss of synchronization for longer than the time-out value. loop initialization The logical procedure used by an L_Port to discover its environment. Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node.

Glossary name server Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server. NL_Port Node loop port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. node A fibre channel device that contains an N_Port or NL_Port. non-participating mode A mode in which an L_Port in a loop is inactive and cannot arbitrate or send frames, but can retransmit any received transmissions.

Glossary port cage The metal casing extending out of the fibre channel port on the switch, and into which a GBIC or SFP transceiver can be inserted. Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to a fibre channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery.

Glossary RAID Redundant Array Of Independent Disks. A collection of disk drives that appear as a single volume to the server and are fault tolerant through mirroring or parity checking. request rate The rate at which requests arrive at a servicing entity. route As applies to a fabric, the communication path between two switches.

Glossary SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An internet management protocol that uses either IP for network-level functions and UDP for transport-level functions, or TCP/IP for both. Can be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP, because it does not rely on the underlying communication protocols. Simple Name Server.

Glossary transmission word A group of four transmission characters. trap (SNMP) The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of a critical error. U_Port Universal port. A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port.